NYS Community Action Association

NYSCAA is the State Association serving NYS' 47 Community Action Agencies

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This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the vast contributions of Black Americans to our country and recognize that Black history is American history and that Black culture, stories, and triumphs are at the core of who we are as a Nation. #Equity #Progress #CommunityAction

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2024 marks 60 years of #CommunityAction! For six decades, our network has been helping people find pathways to opportunity all across America. Building strength and resilience in the communities we serve. See for yourself! 📷📷 https://t.co/1BWpP64LRq
#CommunityAction60

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Today, the house will consider a bill that would cut #HeadStart by $750 million - meaning 80,000 children & families would lose access to essential #HeadStart and #EarlyHeadStart services. Take action to save #HeadStart - - - https://t.co/HCQLMCjIjE

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Did you know more than 1 in 4 U.S. households struggle with their home energy bills? The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (#LIHEAP) provides assistance to help households keep the heat on. Visit https://t.co/MZb7Xig98M to learn more. #EnergyAwarenessMonth

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October is #NationalHeadStartAwarenessMonth! Did you know that Head Start kids are more likely to graduate high school & attend college? From early math & reading skills to confidence & resilience, #HeadStart helps children prepare to be successful in school and life!

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🚀 Tech should be for everyone! This #DigitalInclusionWeek, let's amplify the importance of building connected communities. Join us in making technology accessible and empowering for everyone, everywhere. @netinclusion #DIW2023.

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We are thrilled to see such great representation from our New York CAAs at the Community Action Partnership National Office 2023 Annual Convention in Atlanta! #NewYork #CommunityActionTravels #CommunityActionWorks #CAPCON23

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We would like to highlight a very important link shared by @SCAPNY ! Congress is currently proposing a funding cut that would result in 80,000 children no longer being able to participate in Head Start. We cannot let this happen!
https://t.co/HCQLMCjIjE

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We are proud to join @MinorityHealth in celebrating #MinorityMentalHealth Month! This July we are committed to achieving mental health equity for racial and ethnic minority communities by advancing Better Mental Health Through Better Understanding: https://t.co/kVVcUMfJGA

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Thank you to everyone who joined us today for our South-Central Regional Meeting! A special thanks to Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc. for helping us organize today's meeting and for the lovely welcome sign.💖 #CommunityAction

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Today we honor and remember Juneteenth, Freedom Day for Black People in America. And we recommit ourselves – today and every day – to advancing the cause of racial justice and equity. #Juneteenth #CommunityAction

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Thank you to all those who attended our Western Regional Meeting today at the Seneca Iroquois National Museum in Salamanca!! A special thank you to Connecting Communities in Action for helping to organize the meeting 💖 #CommunityActionWorks #CommunityAction

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Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈💖
At NYSCAA, we value creating an inclusive environment for all. We take #PRIDE in how far we've come as a network. Let's continue to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community by spreading love and happiness this month. Together we can work on eliminating hate.

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We are excited to announce that our newly updated New York State Poverty Report is out now! This report offers an in-depth evaluation of poverty statewide and is intended to serve as a resource for Community Action Agencies, decision-makers, and advocates in the State.

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Today is officially the last day of Community Action Month and we want to highlight some of the amazing individuals who make up the New York Network! Thank you today and every day for all the wonderful work you are doing at your community action! #WeR1000Strong

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"The only genuine elite is the elite of those men and women who gave their lives to justice and charity"
- Sargent Shriver #ThrowbackThursday #CommunityActionMonth

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Congratulations to the five winners of our 2023 "Shine the Light" campaign and thank you to all of the CAA staff who sent in submissions!! It was great to hear why you love working for Community Action and the impact it's had on your lives. Keep up the amazing work! #CAAs

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It's Community Action Month and today is #MissionMonday! Share your mission statement with us! Comment your mission on this post or tag us in your own post! #CommunityActionMonth #nyscaa #WeAreCommunityAction

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Happy birthday, Head Start! For 58 years Head Start has been
providing comprehensive early childhood education, health,
nutrition, and parent involvement services to children and
families. #HappyBirthdayHeadStart